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2 weeks ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
In 2020, the University of Alaska Anchorage cut several academic programs due to the state’s fiscal crisis, including the theater degree. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and theater companies had to find new ways to hold on. Now local theater companies are struggling to staff productions due to a limited pool of talent, but, coming this fall, UAA will be offering several theater courses including technical and acting classes.
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3 weeks ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
This episode of Addressing Alaskans features Teacher Tales,a storytelling event in the spirit of the Moth and Arctic Entries. Hear funny, inspiring and heartfelt stories from local educators. This event was recorded at Bear Tooth on April 30 and was edited for broadcast. The event was presented in part by Hearthkyn and moderated by hosted by Sarah Cronick and Matt Sugita.
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3 weeks ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
"Dial M for Murder" is a classic crime thriller based in the 1950s about a murder plot gone awry and the resulting investigation. Outside of the theater, the play was made famous with Alfred Hitchcock's film adaptation starring Grace Kelly. Cyrano's Theater Company opened their run of the play on May 9 and it runs through June 1. For this production, Cyrano's is using an updated adaptation by Jeffery Hatcher from Frederick Knott's original script.
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1 month ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
Author Aurora Hardy's previous work “Windswept : Chitina Alaska Childhood” and “Windswept : Tales for Children” reflect on her childhood of growing up in a remote cabin near Chitina, Alaska. One is a memoir and the other is for kids, both illustrated by her son Pyrce Raphael.
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1 month ago |
alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson
To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Addressing Alaskans includes selections Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series. The series features renowned writers discussing and reading their work in an intimate virtual setting. This episode includes poets W.J. Herbert, George Bilgere, Shara McCallum, Doug Ramspeck and Julie Danho. Alaska Quarterly Review editor-in-chief Ronald Spatz hosts each program.
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Anne Hillman
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Charlie Ess
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Eric Sowl
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Director of Photography and Chief MMJ at KTUU/KYES (Anchorage, AK)
Director of Photography and Chief MMJ at KYES-TV (Anchorage, AK)
Director of Photography and Chief MMJ at KATH-TV (Juneau, AK)
Director of Photography and Chief MMJ at KSCT-TV (Juneau, AK)
Eric Sowl primarily covers news in Anchorage, Alaska, United States and surrounding areas.
Yereth Rosen
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Reporter at Alaska Beacon
Reporter at Alaska Beacon
Yereth Rosen primarily covers news in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, United States, including areas around Bethel and surrounding villages.
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